Councillor Lara Carli has been elected as Melton Mayor and Cr Julie Shannon elected deputy mayor until November 2023.
Cr Carli was elected at a special council meeting on Thursday, November 3.
Cr Carli is serving her third term on Council and was previously deputy mayor in 2021-22 and 2018-19.
Cr Carli thanked the outgoing mayor Goran Kesic for his hard work and dedication to the community over the past year.
“I’m honoured to be elected mayor of this city and I look forward to working with deputy mayor Cr Julie Shannon to represent the community over the coming year,” she said
“Our Council is committed to working together to provide outstanding services and stronger investment for our whole community. Being one of Australia’s fastest growing areas, we need infrastructure that keeps pace.
“We’re all working hard to make sure everyone has access to good council services, outdoor spaces, recreation facilities, roads, paths and more. I look forward to advocating at a state and federal level for better roads, rail, buses, health, education and jobs for everyone in the City of Melton, and holding everyone to the promises they make this election.”
Cr Kesic gave words of reflection and acknowledgement at his last meeting as mayor.
“It has been a demanding job but serving our community has been an honour and a privilege, and something I will often reflect on fondly,” he said.
“I’ve got to know our city and its people more closely, and now have an eleven greater appreciation of the strong spirit within our community.
“It was a particular highlight to see state government commit $900 million to build the new Melton hospital, and to launch the council’s Fix Our Roads campaign which has attracted more than 5000 signatures asking all major parties to commit to major road upgrades.”
Liam McNally
